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VE7HOL

2018-10-26T22:24:38Z

VE7MET:

'''VE7HOL'''

146.680 -600 88.5

==DESCRIPTION==

* The Dilworth repeater is located at the top of Dilworth Mountain near the geographic center of the City of Kelowna. It consists of the primary repeater with no link radios or other devices attached. It has battery backup to cover short power outages.

'''TECHNICAL'''

* The repeater is a Kenwood model TKR-750 operating on a frequency of 146.680 with offset -600. Tone squelch 88.5. The controller is a Link Communications RLC-4.

'''USAGE'''

* Primarily a local chat repeater.
* During times of emergency, this becomes the dedicated repeater for the Emergency Operations Center.
*

VE7HOL

2018-10-26T20:39:19Z

VE7MET:

VE7HOL

146.680 -600 88.5

==DESCRIPTION==

* The Dilworth repeater is located at the top of Dilworth Mountain near the geographic center of the City of Kelowna. It consists of the primary repeater with no link radios or other devices attached. It has battery backup to cover short power outages.

'''TECHNICAL'''

* The repeater is a Kenwood model TKR-750 operating on a frequency of 146.680 with offset -600. Tone squelch 88.5. The controller is a Link Communications RLC-4.

'''USAGE'''

* Primarily a local chat repeater.
* During times of emergency, this becomes the dedicated repeater for the Emergency Operations Center.
*

VE7HOL

2018-10-26T20:38:38Z

VE7MET:

VE7HOL

146.680 -600 88.5

==DESCRIPTION==

* The Dilworth repeater is located at the top of Dilworth Mountain near the geographic center of the City of Kelowna. It consists of the primary repeater with no link radios or other devices attached. It has battery backup to cover short power outages.

'''TECHNICAL'''

* The repeater is a Kenwood model TKR-750 operating on a frequency of 146.680 with offset -600. Tone squelch 88.5. The controller is a Link Communications RLC-4.

USAGE

* Primarily a local chat repeater.
* During times of emergency, this becomes the dedicated repeater for the Emergency Operations Center.
*

VE7HOL

2018-10-26T20:37:40Z

VE7MET:

VE7HOL

146.680 -600 88.5

==DESCRIPTION==

* The Dilworth repeater is located at the top of Dilworth Mountain near the geographic center of the City of Kelowna. It consists of the primary repeater with no link radios or other devices attached. It has battery backup to cover short power outages.

'''TECHNICAL'''

* The repeater is a Kenwood model TKR-750 operating on a frequency of 146.680 with offset -600. Tone squelch 88.5. The controller is a Link Communications RLC-4.

USAGE

* Primarily a local chat repeater.
* During times of emergency, this becomes the dedicated repeater for the Emergency Operations Center.
*

VE7ROK

2018-10-26T19:48:20Z

VE7MET:

'''VE7ROK'''

'''146.620 - 600 tone squelch 88.5'''

='''DESCRIPTION'''=
: The Orchard repeater is located at a private residence. It consists of a main repeater with one link radio. The link is to Penticton via a UHF repeater in Peachland. Additionally an IRLP node on this repeater is connected to the internet via HAMWAN.
=='''TECHNICAL'''==

* Repeater*: Model: Kenwood TKR-750*: Frequency: 146.620 - 600 MHz Tone squelch 88.5 Hz*

* Link Radio*: Model: Yeasu FT-7900R Dual band (70cm/2m)*: We use the 1900 baud data port for voice. This avoids possible level changes from adjusting the volume control.

* Controller*: Arcom Controllers RC-210. c/w three port audio delay board. Three port controller fully configurable on each port. *:: Firmware version 7.361

=='''USAGE'''==
:: VE7ROK (146.620- tone squelch 88.5) is
::# primarily a local chat repeater with continuous UHF link to Penticton Campbell Mountain repeater.
::# the secondary repeater used by the EOC during local emergencies. Primary is 146.68- tone squelch 88.5
::# the secondary repeater used for communications during events. (Marathons, triathlons, fund raising walks etc.) Primary is 146.680- tone squelch 88.5
=='''USER CODES'''==
These are DTMF ™ codes entered over the air, by the amateur, to arrange the facilities.

::# A260 Link repeater to IRLP node. Disconnect link to Penticton.
::# A262 Link repeater, IRLP, & Penticton together. Send 'On' code to Penticton.
::# A265 Unlink repeater from Penticton, send 'Off' code to Penticton. Note this isolates the repeater in Peachland.
::# A111 Say time.

VE7ROK

2018-10-26T19:30:35Z

VE7MET:

VE7ROK

146.620 - 600 88.5

='''DESCRIPTION'''=
: The Orchard repeater is located at a private residence. It consists of a main repeater with two link radios. The first link is to Penticton via a UHF repeater in Peachland. The second link is via UHF to the Chute Lake club facilities and an IRLP node.
=='''TECHNICAL'''==

* Repeater*: Model: Kenwood TKR-750*: Frequency: 146.620 MHz Tone 88.5 Hz*: [http://www.kenwood.com/india/com/lmr/tkr-750_850/spec.html Specs]

* Link Radios*: Model: Yeasu FT-7900R Dual band (70cm/2m)*: We use the 1900 baud data port for voice. This avoids possible level changes from adjusting the volume control.

* Controller*: Arcom Controllers RC-210. c/w three port audio delay board. Three port controller fully configurable on each port. *:: Firmware version 7.361

=='''USAGE'''==
:: VE7ROK (146.620- tone squelch 88.5) is
::# primarily a local chat repeater.
::# the secondary repeater used by the EOC during local emergencies.
::# the secondary repeater used for communications during events. (Marathons, triathlons, fund raising walks etc.) Primary is 146.680- ct 88.5
=='''USER CODES'''==
These are DTMF ™ codes entered over the air, by the amateur, to arrange the facilities.

::# A260 Link repeater to IRLP node. Disconnect link to Penticton.
::# A262 Link repeater, IRLP, & Penticton together. Send 'On' code to Penticton.
::# A265 Unlink repeater from Penticton, send 'Off' code to Penticton. Note this isolates the repeater in Peachland.
::# A111 Say time.

Feb 2018 Tech Committee Notes

2018-02-11T01:03:45Z

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tech meeting notes
February 6, 2018 - Alan VE7MET Chair Tech Meeting Notes
Meeting Started @ 7:05 PM 11 members in attendance.

4. Orchard repeater.
Controller to be updated by Geoff VE7WAT and Tom VE7ENP.
IRLP link turned off temporarily . Ham wan to be installed and IRLP raspberry pi
to be moved from club station to Orchard repeater site.
Allen VA7AZV will work with Stephan VA7STV to build the node.
Interference on 146.62 repeater continues and is being monitored by VE7MET.

6. D-Star repeaters.
Diff - GPS Interference problems persisting. 1247mhz voice module turned off.
Ian is talking to Industry Canada.

7. Cedar Creek Club Station.
HamWan has now replaced Shaw Internet. Investigation into shack grounding is needed.
160 metre loop (tower 1) 450 ohm window line feed standoffs need repair. – Climber needed.
HF Power Amp ( Ameritron ) ALS-1300 broken - Blown finals Ian will pull the Mosfets and test.
Need to clean up shack. Blow out computers. RIGOL Analyzer Party / Meeting – when ?.

13. Kuipers Peak – New repeater Install progress.
Waiting for Fred to install charger and tune the duplexers.
Extensive discussion regarding “what is the right repeaters to purchase”.
Decision to purchase 2 Yaesu Fusion DR-2X repeaters – one each for VHF and UHF (for FM use).
2 Yaesu Fusion DR-2X repeaters have been ordered by David VA7ZAT
Coax and lighting arrestors to be completed.

14. APRS Sites VA7OGO-15 Revelstoke City I-gate. Not Working. Ongoing issue.
Gord VE7GFH to contact ham ( Garth ) in Revelstoke to investigate.

Next meeting MARCH 6, 2018, 19:00 hours @ Kelowna #1 fire hall.